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Why Selling Annuities Can Be a Boost for Your Life Insurance Business

by A&A Editorial Team | December 30, 2025 | A&A Editorial Team, Life, Protection/Income, Wealth | 0 Comments

In a financial world increasingly focused on longevity and reliable income, annuities have surged in popularity. LIMRA reports that annuity sales in the U.S. topped $119 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing an 8% increase from the previous...

How Agents Can Use 2026 Premium Increases to Build Trust and Retention

by A&A Editorial Team | December 23, 2025 | A&A Editorial Team, Health, Medicare/Medicare Advantage | 0 Comments

Medicare cost increases are nothing new, but 2026 is shaping up to be a year that beneficiaries will remember. Part B premiums are projected to climb 11.6% to $206.50 — the sharpest jump in dollar terms since 2022. Meanwhile, Part D base premiums are also expected to...

Annuities Beyond the Boom: Why Fixed and Fixed Indexed Products Are Set to Thrive

by Drew Gurley | December 22, 2025 | Drew Gurley, Protection/Income, Wealth | 0 Comments

Annuities are in the spotlight like never before. These products are continuing to reach historic sales highs, expected to exceed $450 billion by the end of 2025, according to LIMRA. That capped three consecutive years of record-breaking growth.[mepr-show rules="270"...

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